An abundance of special interest sports groups can be found throughout
the expatriate community in Jakarta. Most groups are organized by volunteers
in the community using community and public facilities. If you don't see
a group for a sport you enjoy below, start a group and let us know
about it and we'll add you to the list!

Children's sports are organized by parents, mostly utilizing the facilities
at the international schools. Larger international schools begin competitive sports programs
for children in the 9th grade, at about age 14.

Aerobics

Aerobics courses are offered at most fitness centers, sports clubs
and recreation clubs.

Badminton

Asian Sports Academy - In collaboration with International schools in Indonesia, ASA conducts Badminton coaching development clinics to youth of all ages.

Play at most fitness centers and sports clubs. ISCI has 4 courts and holds regular club days and tournaments. JIS has after school programs through JIS Academy, please contact [email protected] or Terry Donahue at the JIS Academy.

Ballet

Several good ballet schools can be found in Jakarta. Cecilia Ballet
in Kemanggisan has teachers who speak English. Tel. 533-2064 - speak
with Ade.

Fishing

Football, Flag

Football, Soccer

Asian Soccer Academy - In collaboration with professional British Premier League and European soccer clubs together with international partners such as Scort Foundation (FC Basel/ Switzerland), British Embassy, British Council, Coca Cola, Nestle, UNICEF, USAID and the US Embassy, ASA uses professional soccer and team sports coaching development programs to educate and empower over 1 million people globally.

ISCI has an excellent expatriate soccer team , playing regular fixtures against Indonesian leagues and overseas visiting teams. The ISCI Soccer Section also provides coaching for children. The Annual Six-a-Side Soccer Tournament is held every September.

Jakarta Schools Football Association - operates the Coca Cola Schools Football League with inter-schools competitive football for under 9, 11, 13 and 15 age groups. - www.jakartafootball.com

There are several other community soccer teams grouped by nationality or age.

Hockey, Inline

Ice Skating

Jazzercise

There are several Jazzercise groups or classes that meet at various
community locations.

Martial Arts

There are numerous martial arts groups in Jakarta. Check with your sports club or fitness center.
Most are predominantly Indonesian, but there are many for expatriates
as well. Taekwondo available at UFE.

ISCI's active
Taekwondo Section provides lessons for children and adults and competes
in local tournaments.

Rugby

Asian Sports Academy - In collaboration with International schools in Indonesia, ASA conducts Rugby coaching development clinics to youth of all ages.

The only purpose built rugby facility in Jakarta is at Jagorawi Golf & Country Club where there are 2 Rugby Pitches (built according to IRB regulations). ISCI also has facilities which are used for rugby, but are designed for football/soccer.

Sky Diving

Snooker

Avid snooker fans can enjoy snooker at ISCI.

Snorkeling/Scuba Diving

Trips organized by the Jakarta dive
shops, or easy access through resorts in the Thousand Islands,
Carita and Ujung Kulon. Your stay in Indonesia is a great time to have a sailing adventure through the archipelago, which often includes stops for diving in remote locations.

Tennis

There are numerous private and public tennis courts in parks, apartment
buildings and housing complexes, fitness centers, sports
clubs and other recreation facilities.
Womens groups like BWA, ANZA and AWA help members find others to play with. Tennis coaches can be found at the major sports clubs that cater to expats.

Volleyball

ASA Foundation & Asian Sports Academy - In collaboration with the US Embassy, UNICEF, USAID and International schools, ASA develops Volleyball based education projects to empower schools and communities across Asia.

Wall Climbing

South side of Pondok Indah Mall

White Water Rafting

The Citarik River’s head waters located in the Mount Halimun
National Park ensure cool, clean and beautiful water. The rapids are
class III which mean they are suitable for beginners while providing
enough white water excitement for more experienced rafters.

Waterskiing

Waterskiing is available at Jatiluhur reservoir, West Java; Carita
Beach, West Java; Thousand Islands; and in Tanjung Lesung, West Java
(dry season only)

Windsurfing

Windsurfing is available in some of the resorts on the western and
southern coasts of Java, as well as at several of the resorts in the
Thousand Islands and at the Horizon Hotel in Ancol.

Yoga

The Expat Web Site is pleased to create free web pages for all community
sports and social groups to help promote their organizations and their
activities to newcomers in the expatriate community. If you know of groups, formal or informal, that are not listed above,
please share the information with the community by contacting
us.